The ring also served to seal papal documents. When affixed to papal bulls, letters, and official decisions, it guaranteed the authenticity of acts issued by the Vatican.

As tradition dictates, the late pontiff’s signet ring will be destroyed — or defaced, at least — within the walls of the Vatican following his death on Easter Monday.

As tradition dictates, the late pontiff’s signet ring will be destroyed — or defaced, at least — within the walls of the Vatican. Skip to content NOWCAST KCCI News at 7am Sunday Morning ...

As tradition dictates, the late pontiff’s signet ring will be destroyed — or defaced, at least — within the walls of the Vatican following his death on Easter Monday.

As tradition dictates, the late pontiff’s signet ring will be destroyed — or defaced, at least — within the walls of the Vatican following his death on Easter Monday.

Now, as tradition dictates, the late pontiff's signet ring will be destroyed - or defaced, at least - within the walls of the Vatican following his death, aged 88, on Easter Monday. It is a ritual ...